After School K-4 Care Assistant

St. Anne's-Belfield School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A local independent school seeks a part-time After School K-4 Care Assistant to work weekdays from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Responsibilities include supervising children's activities, maintaining a safe and organized classroom, and engaging with students. Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, ideally have one year of childcare experience, and possess a high school degree. Pay is set at $15 per hour, and the role is required to be filled for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• One year of previous professional childcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and engages with children's play and projects.
• Maintains a neat and organized classroom and play area.
• Reports on children's behavior as needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Supervision

Safety awareness

Child engagement

Education

High school degree

Job description

Overview

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in Charlottesville, VA, our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you would join a team passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive pursue knowledge to generate impact, engage diverse perspectives, reflect, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to meet the needs of the community. Our two campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence, in a location close to the University of Virginia and regional cultural and historic points of interest.

If you’re looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield School. We hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and a wonderful working environment.

Position

St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks a part-time After School K-4 Care Assistant for the Saints After School program for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and into the 2026-2027 school year. The work is generally 2:30 - 5:30 each weekday, with some flexibility on the start time. You may also have an opportunity to work full days during teacher workdays throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and engages with children's play and projects
• Assists in group activities and transitions
• Prepares needed materials and supplies
• Observes playground and other activities to ensure safety at all times
• Prepares classroom and snack materials
• Maintains a neat and organized classroom and play area
• Assist in safe arrival and dismissal of students in the program
• Reports to director any problem which may occur with the children
• Circulates amongst group of students to build relationships with variety of children
• Supports during employee childcare on teacher workdays throughout the year and at start/end of academic year
• Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ensuring all classroom and playground areas are neat and organized
• Displaying a warm, positive attitude in interactions with children and fellow teachers
• Promoting and maintaining a safe, positive, and healthy social atmosphere for students
• Observing, recording and reporting on the behavior of individual children as required
• Supervising multiple children at a time and managing minor behavioral incidents as needed
• Displaying careful attention to the children’s needs
• Performs related duties as assigned

Education

High school degree required.

Experience

One year of previous professional childcare experience preferred.

Special Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Pay

$15 per hour

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

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